Life cycle assessment of organic solar cells and perovskite solar cells with graphene transparent electrodes

Li, Qingxiang; Monticelli, Carol; Zanelli, Alessandra

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2022.06.075

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“…[46] This approach differs from the actual industrial coating techniques where the use of spiro-MeOTAD is not viable due to its complex synthesis and material consumptions and gold is also not feasible due to its scarcity; therefore, based on more industrially viable processes which include either gravure printing or spray coating, EPBT is still almost 0.5 years (Figure 13a). [186,187] This scenario implies that PeSCs will have their unique position in the global energy mix in the near future due to their quick EPBTs. Unfortunately, these EPBTs are based on very stable perovskite solar modules.…”

Section: Environmental Footprint Of Lead In Lead-based Pescsmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells

Seo

Song

Rasool

et al. 2023

Adv Energy and Sustain Res

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Over a short period of approximately 10 years, metal‐halide‐perovskite‐based photovoltaics have demonstrated unprecedented improvements in solar cell performance beyond the various major photovoltaic semiconductor materials such as organic, cadmium telluride, and copper indium gallium selenide. With this, the current focus lies on the commercialization of perovskite solar cell technology and the issues encountered while ensuring and balancing high efficiency, stability, and eco‐friendliness in the photovoltaic community. This article reviews prominent developments in perovskite‐based photovoltaic power generation based on the ABI3 structure, describing the current state and understanding of state‐of‐the‐art solar cell drives. Accordingly, methods to improve the efficiency and long‐term operational stability, lead toxicity, nonlead perovskites, bandgap optimization, and tandem solar cells are discussed. Prospects and views on future research considering the feasibility of perovskite technology commercialization are provided.

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Section: Environmental Footprint Of Lead In Lead-based Pescsmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells

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Song

Rasool

et al. 2023

Adv Energy and Sustain Res

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“…Therefore, we can link environmental impact of PV systems by the production origin of the respective components. Several research have analysed the embodied impact of different types of photovoltaics [4,9,19,20]. The results in different research for the same panel type might vary, which occurs due to the different assumptions and allocations, different databases and selected processes.…”

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High-resolution and localized parametric embodied impact calculator of PV systems

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Hollberg

McCarty

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Buildings are responsible for a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. In order to decarbonize the electricity grid and reduce the environmental impact of the building stock, photovoltaic panels can be installed. However, in order to assess the environmental impact of PVs, the whole life cycle has to be considered including embodied emissions. Several options for photovoltaics exist on the market or are under development including silicon-based panels, thin films, and third generation panels. Currently, many configurations of the panels exist making it difficult to estimate the embodied impact. The goal of this paper is to close this gap by providing a parametric PV carbon calculator for designers and decision-makers. In this study, the embodied impact of different PV types and configurations is assessed. First, the life cycle inventories data and bill of quantities for different generations’ panel types are gathered. Second, life cycle impact assessment is performed. The results of the analysis are presented in a form of a software application allowing users to select the panel’s composition, e.g., frame and glass type, cell type, encapsulant, etc. The developed application will assist in understanding the impact of choices made in regards to PV systems and will support engineers and architects in the selection of the photovoltaic panels from embodied impact perspective.

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“…In another comparison, the OSC has GHG emission at 78.99 g CO 2 equivalent per kWh [103]. On the other hand, depending on the type and location of the OSC technology, EPBT for cSi solar cells stands at around 1 year, while this value varies from 51 d to 1.1 years for OSCs [102,105]. During 2020-2021, the levelized cost of electricity has reduced by 13% due to significant improvements in performance.…”

Section: Life-cycle Assessment Of Oscsmentioning

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Path to the fabrication of efficient, stable and commercially viable large-area organic solar cells

Rasool,

Yeop,

Cho

et al. 2023

Mater. Futures

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Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) have reached an outstanding certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of over 19% in single junction and 20% in tandem architecture design. Such high PCEs have emerged with outstanding Y-shaped Y6 non-fullerene acceptor (NFA), together with PM6 electron donor polymers. With PCEs on the rise for small-area OSCs; large-area OSC sub-modules still lack in achieving such high PCEs, and the highest certified PCE reported so far is ~12% having an area of 58 cm2. To fabricate efficient large-area OSCs, new custom-designed NFAs for large-area are imminent along with the improvements in the sub-module fabrication platforms. Moreover, the search for stable yet efficient OSCs is still in progress. In this review, the progress of small-area OSCs has been presented with reference to the advancement in the chemical structure of NFAs and donor polymers. Lastly, the life-cycle assessment of OSCs has been presented and the energy payback time of the efficient and stable OSCs has been discussed and finally, an outlook for the OSCs is given.

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Life cycle assessment of organic solar cells and perovskite solar cells with graphene transparent electrodes

Cited by 24 publications

References 33 publications

An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells

An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells

High-resolution and localized parametric embodied impact calculator of PV systems

Path to the fabrication of efficient, stable and commercially viable large-area organic solar cells

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Life cycle assessment of organic solar cells and perovskite solar cells with graphene transparent electrodes

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An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI3 Perovskite Solar Cells

An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI3 Perovskite Solar Cells

High-resolution and localized parametric embodied impact calculator of PV systems

Path to the fabrication of efficient, stable and commercially viable large-area organic solar cells

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An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells

An Overview of Lead, Tin, and Mixed Tin–Lead‐Based ABI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells